For several years, we have been asked to produce an affordable
1847 US Cavalry musketoon.Growing interest in this item, has finally
warranted development and we are proud to be the only company in the world
currently offering this musketoon. This weapon will make a great accessory
for reenacting the western expansion period and the American Civil War.

This musketoon was originally developed
for the US Dragoons in 1840's to replace the breechloading Hall
carbine.Although there were 3 models of this musketoon, we have chosen to
develop the cavalry model.There were 6703 of the cavalry model produced at
the Springfield armory between 1847-54. It has a swivel ram rod and does not
accept a bayonet.This was the first official percussion musketoon produced
by the US that wasn't a flint conversion. These firearms were used
throughout the the 1840's-60's.Some of these musketoons were rifled in the
1850's with dubious results. Most saw service during the American Civil war.

These models had a very long sling bar
mounted on the left side and all hardware was made of brass.There was no
rear sight originally installed on these firearms, only a sight on the front
barrel band.

The lock plate is stamped with the eagle over
US and SPRING/FIELD over the date of 1848.
The hammer has a slight curl to the comb. These musketoons were especially
valued by Confederate Cavalry, who were usually short of supplies and proper
arms. Many of these firearms were used along side the 1856 Tower Musketoon
by the Confederates, (which we also sell).